Lewisville gun show worth attending?

[coreymcl]

I'm considering heading out to the Lewisville gun show tomorrow (Feb 6th). Having never been to this show I was curious if other had and if they felt it was worth the cost of admission? I know this is a personal question as not everyone is looking for the same items as the next person.

For me I'm looking to possibly pick up a M&P 9 and even a Sig P320C. I'm thinking a gun show is going to be the best place to see a wide selection as most gun stores only have limit versions of each on hand.

Thanks,

 

[BigDBasser]

I'm going too. This will be my first time there. I'm looking for another 1911, maybe a Colt Government model, or a Springville.

 

[TheMailMan]

IMHO gun shows haven't been worth going to for many years. If you want jerky and cheap accessories made in China you might enjoy it.

 

[Charlie]

IMHO gun shows haven't been worth going to for many years. If you want jerky and cheap accessories made in China you might enjoy it.

I detect a pubic attitude regarding big city (DFW) gun shows in generel, but I can't say I disagree with you! I haven't been to a San Antonio gun show in years, but the Fredrericksburg (and sometimes the Kerrville) shows are OK.

 

[Tcruse]

Lewisville is one of the better ones. Missed today but plan to stop buy tomorrow.
Big Town last week was OK but too many people to see much.
No price gouging but not anything really special price wise that I saw.

 

[rman]

for someone new to the area (north Fort Worth), what shows are recommended?

short list for the year is p320 and p227 tacops

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[BigDBasser]

Went yesterday, found no deals, but the prices were reasonable. Not as crowded as Big Town. It seemed like more individual sellers than Big Town. Did find a new piece to add to my 1911 collection.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Found a great price on a RARR in 300BO at the Lewisville gun show.

 

[TheMailMan]

I detect a pubic attitude regarding big city (DFW) gun shows in generel, but I can't say I disagree with you! I haven't been to a San Antonio gun show in years, but the Fredrericksburg (and sometimes the Kerrville) shows are OK.

Never been to a gun show in the DFW area. Used to go to several shows a year in the Portland OR area. Watched all of them go down hill with the exception of some small specialty shows.

 

[pbpvusa]

I have been to couple, The dallas gun show is the biggest (2000 tables), Fw gunshow(1200 tables), Mesquite Bigtown gunshow (800 tables)

Last time I went to Lewisville, there was nothing much to see and I thought it was waste of the entrance fee for me.

 

[deemus]

Went yesterday, found no deals, but the prices were reasonable. Not as crowded as Big Town. It seemed like more individual sellers than Big Town. Did find a new piece to add to my 1911 collection.

Seems like Big Town always has a ton more vendors and stuff than Lewisville, Allen or Richardson. I found some deals at Big Town on the weekend of the 6th. My favorite show is Dallas Market Hall show. Not as good as 15 years ago when they had the military stuff (my kid got his pic inside a Huey helicopter), but its a really good show with good vendors.

The Will Rogers show in Ft Worth is really good too. And the Hunters Extravaganza show they have over there is awesome.

 

[aggiesam1983]

Heck it's getting so bad here in OKC that the beanie baby sellers aren't even showing up any longer. The shows suck bad here these days.

 

[rlfdavin]

i was at the big town show and didnt see much in good deals on guns. some normal price some a little over. I did pick up some reman ammo 250ct 9mm for 58 dollars to use at the range. I already used it all and had no problems with it. Other then that bought a nice backpack to carry stuff around for cheap. I was thinking about attending the lewisville show. Also the Lone star gun show will be coming up just after that.

 

[TX69]

Heck it's getting so bad here in OKC that the beanie baby sellers aren't even showing up any longer. The shows suck bad here these days.

whoa lol

 

[rlfdavin]

stopped by the show today. it was maybe less than half the size of big town. walked through it pretty quick. your usual dealers and such. I did however pick up an anderson mfg ar15 lower from RunnerRunner Guns for 49 bucks. Not bad for a budget build. thats cheaper than i can get them online including shipping and ffl transfer.

 

[tboner]

Will be interesting if the Allen show this weekend is better than the past with a different owner

 

[mancho]

The Lewisville show probably isn't super awesome, but it did have some deals here and there, for the pickin. Its close, otherwise, I'll check out big town and the one at will rogers next time. I heard it was big enough.